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A half-halt is a give-take motion on the outside rein, which applies and then releases pressure in one rein, to re-balance the horse. Half-halts are usually used to slow down the excitebale horse; to help in collecting the motion and getting the horse into a frame (on the bit); to re-balance a novice horse, especially in downwards transitions e.g. canter-trot. They are typically used every time the rider sits, to give more weight to the motion. When used to slow the horse, the leg is not applied - when used to re-balance or collect the horse, the leg is used to create impulsion.

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